Class D Employment Permit
Class D Employment Permit is a residence route in Kenya (Lavoro). Job offer from Kenyan employer; skills not locally available; understudy plan. KES 20,000 processing + KES 500,000/yr issuance. PR possible after 7 yrs on permits (last 3 continuous); PR issuance KES 750,000.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 7 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 3'300 + CHF 3'100 / anno |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 7 |
| Cittadinanza | 7 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | all |
| Imposte | Resident 183+ days: Kenyan-source income taxed up to 35%; most foreign investment income not taxed in practice (verify) |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
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